The most insecure man in boxing.....

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  1. Hattonmad

    Hattonmad Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That is Carl Froch, of course. Been calling out Calzaghe again ffs. Prime Calzaghe and prime Froch is an easy call. Froch struggled with movement and Joe could fight at pace all night - wide points decision for Joe.

    For an accomplished world champion, Froch's insecurity is mind boggling. He dwells on wins like other fighters dwell on losses.

    Calzaghe's reply was unsurprisingly classy:


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    That's the difference between an insecure man and a man content with his achievements. All throughout Froch's career he was insecure and he's not getting any better. For such a tough fighter, he's a very sensitive boy.
     
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  2. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought this thread was a question. I was going to reply with 1 word... Froch. I think that says it all. As Calzaghe says most know what would have happened.

    The less said about him the better. Fair play to him for his great achievements but I just don’t see the great jab and decent boxing skills many say he has. I may be wrong but I see a domestic level man, with a chin out of this world that carried him very far.
     
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  3. Zulawski

    Zulawski The Fistic Pariah Full Member

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    Yeah, I was coming to post Froch as well. It's kind of endearing if you don't take it too seriously.
     
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  4. Hattonmad

    Hattonmad Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree. The fundamentals were poor but the chin, gas tank, toughness and will to win were elite. He could bang a bit too. Before anyone starts, Abraham was a middleweight. Easily outboxed by a decent big SMW.
     
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  5. Here's Johnny

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    Agree about Froch mate. As for Abraham he lost to Paul Smith and Eubank albeit he was past it by them fights.
     
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  6. Jurgen

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    I would expect the fight between The Pride of Wales and the Nottingham Nose to end the same way as Fury v Chisora 2.

    Joe far too quick
    Far too slick
    For 12 rounds or less
    Would school the pr-ick
     
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  7. Boxing First

    Boxing First youtube.com/channel/UCM4RAP57DFWBjQQn2E-MDVw Full Member

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    Froch acheived a lot, did himself proud in the super six I dont know why he so held up on the calzaghe
    thing
     
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  8. Pompey Junglist

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    Joe's nearly 50 and clearly enjoying life after his boxing career.

    For Froch to call him out in the crass way he did is just absolutely tragic.

    Carl's basically saying Joe's nearly 50 and put on some timber, I reckon I could take him now...

    Pathetic, insecure and ultimately reveals Froch's inferiority complex regarding the Welsh legend.

    Epic fail.
     
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  9. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not just Calzaghe.... Groves as well! Strange man.

    I agree, although I think he lost to Dirrell in that and then just like post Groves 1 was classless. Never liked him after the Dirrell fight.
     
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  10. TBC-ASAP

    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Did you know Froch had a fight at Wembley once, sold a few tickets as well.
     
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  11. kojak

    kojak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Is that the guy who fought in front of 80,000 people?
     
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    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, he doesn't like to mention it though
     
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  13. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Another one thats trying to stay relevant whilst there is no boxing going on

    That would have been a cracking fight back in the day to be fair
    Joe on points if push come to shove but Carl was an animal if motivated
    Look at the Bute fight as a perfect example
     
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  14. Here's Johnny

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    Didn’t he chop trees down in preparation for that fight?
     
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  15. Jurgen

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    Look at the Andre Ward fight - no lack of effort but could not get near him and would be the same with Calzaghe at his peak.

    Calzaghe was one of our greatest ever and that was fighting nearly all his career with busted hands.
     
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